Job Title: Study Centre Assistant
Location: Highbury Campus, Portsmouth
Salary: £21,222 – £21,546 per annum (FTE)
Job Type: 0.5fte 18.5 hours per week, Part time, Permanent
About the College:
As a newly merged College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.
We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.
What We Offer:
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus 8 days bank holidays and plus a 2 week winter shutdown
- Full training provided alongside ongoing development and the ability to obtain qualifications
- Strong local government pension
- Learning & Development programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A sample of additional Benefits:
- Online discounts: Unidays, Student Beans and Totum with a COPC email address
- Free car parking across all campus sites
- Discounted membership for onsite campus gyms
- Ongoing training and development to aid your career
- Onsite discounts: college Hair Salon & 50% off at the college Sports Centre
- Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
About the Role:
As the Study Centre Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting with the operations and effectiveness of the study centre here at COPC. You will be aiding the team in ensuring that students have access to a range of resources, including books, computers and study materials. You will also be collaborating with the study centre team to roll out programs and services that support student learning and success. Additionally, you may also be involved in setting up for workshops or events and adhering to processes in order to enhance the overall learning experience within the college.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting of the day to day operations of the study centre
- Supporting in the roll out of processes and guidelines for study centre operatives
- Collaborate with academic staff to identify and address student learning needs and support academic programmes
- Supporting in workshops, events and activities to promote student learning and engagement
- Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment that supports student success and academic achievement
To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of student needs and learning styles
- Good understanding of educational resources and technologies
- Proactive and innovative approach to supporting in enhancing service delivery
- Continuous learning and professional development mindset
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet evolving student needs
- Commitment to creating inclusive and accessible learning environments
Diversity and Inclusion:
Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of the College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.
The College’s commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities and the range of direct and indirect student support services.
Pre Employment Checks:
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.
We reserve the right the close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert.
We do not accept CV’s from agencies for these roles.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Student Support Tutor, Learning Support, Support Assistant, Learning Support Worker, Learning Support Assistant, Educational Support Assistant, Learning Support Worker, Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Support Assistant, Learning Assistant, Early Years Foundation Stage, Student Support, Learning Advisor, Learner Support, Guidance Advisor, Learning Assistant, TA, will also be considered for this role.
